Budget ‘could be delayed’ following reshuffle

Cabinet minister throws timetable into doubt as Tory MPs threaten to rebel in protest at No. 10 power grab

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Rishi Sunak was appointed chancellor on 13 February following Sajid Javid’s shock resignation
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Next month's budget could be delayed, a cabinet minister has said, amid reports some Tory MPs could rebel against it in protest at last week’s reshuffle which saw Number 10 effectively take control of the Treasury.

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